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Recent Newsletter Articles
Call for Stories of Resistance and Community in MN Adult Education
As we process our experiences of Operation Metro Surge and what it meant for our communities, we want to create a space for people to share their stories. Telling stories is an important way to document history and can be helpful in processing our experiences. Stories submitted to this collection do not have to be about Operation Metro Surge, they can be about any example of resistance or community. Click on the article for more specifics of what we’re looking for and how to submit! Open to anyone associated with adult ed! Read More
New Equity Resources from ATLAS!
It may be summer, but ATLAS staff and consultants are hard at work for you, adding new resources around equity! Read more to learn about what’s been added, where to find them, and some suggestions on how to use them in your setting. Also - look for the Teaching for Equity session at Summer Institute next month! Read More
2026 Language & Literacy Institute: Registration Now Open!
Join us for the 2026 Language & Literacy (virtual) Institute on January 29-30, 2026! This two-day conference offers language and literacy-related workshops that you will NOT want to miss, including featured presentations by Jayme Adelson-Goldsten, Betsy Parrish, and Michelle Benegas. If you teach any aspect of language and literacy—at any level—this event is for you! Read More
Better Together: Combining Reading and Writing Activities, Part 2
In this follow-up to Part 1, written by Stephanie Sommers, Kristine Kelly shares a lesson from her Summer Institute session that demonstrates how reading, writing, speaking, and listening can work together to deepen comprehension, build communication skills, and prepare for more complex writing tasks. Read More
Better Together: Combining Reading and Writing Activities for Greater Learning
Research tells us that students who read a lot tend to be better writers, and students who write tend to be better readers. When taught and practiced together, these two skills create a powerful cycle of literacy as each skill strengthens and complements the other. Read More
Student Magazine to Showcase Writing
Often students don’t view their writing as “real” writing. My idea was that if they could see their writing in a stunning layout with visually appealing pullout quotes, captivating titles, and colorful photos, they would see it in a new way and get excited about the possibilities. Read More
Teaching Writing Skills Through Gratitude
Studies have shown that feeling thankful can improve sleep, mood and immunity and that gratitude can decrease stress and anxiety. Gratitude journals are a great way to give students frequent writing practice with mental wellness benefits. Read More
50 Shades of Meaning
Explicit vocabulary instruction can often be a neglected vein of ESL instruction. This article provides research-based, user-friendly ideas to grow students beyond a surface level knowledge of words to deeper vocabulary comprehension and usage. Read More
Support Adult Learners with Resources from ELM and Ebooks MN
The High School Equivalency Center, part of LearningExpress Library (LEL), helps students prepare for the GED, HiSET, and TASC exams by offering tutorials and micro lessons in reading, writing, grammar, vocab, spelling, and math. The Adult Core Skills Center gives adults the tools they need to achieve their personal educational and career goals, whether that includes becoming a U.S. citizen or improving reading and vocabulary skills. Read More
Focus on Writing Instruction This Fall with the ATLAS Writing Study Circle
Back by popular demand, the Writing Study Circle is scheduled for this fall and is open to teachers of all levels! The fall 2023 study circle meetings will be virtual, making participation from around the state easier. Participants will have the opportunity to dig deeply into some resources related to writing instruction and then implement key strategies with their students. Read More